2016 XCD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0446 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.8717 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9299 SBD

2016 XCD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 3.0446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.8717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1729 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0147 to the December average rate of 2.9211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0446 was up 0.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,223 SBD

2015 Average 14,549 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 14,358 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 864.40 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0276

2.8721

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9467, compared to 2.9131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9467

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0971 SBD (High: 3.0105 / Low: 2.9134). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 SBD (High: 2.8878 / Low: 2.8717).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0971

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.0147) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1982 (+7.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.0147

2015 Avg (January) 2.8164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0446	2.9910	3.0147
February	3.0179	2.9929	3.0078
March	3.0105	2.9134	2.9512
April	2.9619	2.8851	2.9342
May	2.8878	2.8717	2.8850
June	2.9355	2.8850	2.8874
July	2.9349	2.9004	2.9206
August	2.9161	2.8810	2.8990
September	2.9277	2.8821	2.9041
October	2.9225	2.8883	2.9044
November	2.9634	2.8990	2.9295
December	2.9622	2.8733	2.9211